Melanie B. Kinchen, M.D.

I am a female in my late 50’s and had nagging lower back issues for years. I tried every other alternative including sets of epidurals, which did provide temporary relief. I absolutely did not want surgery. I went to Dr Kinchen as a 2nd opinion after another Doctor recommended surgery and I felt very nervous. After meeting with Dr.Kinchen she put me at ease and I felt confident to have her do the procedure, that was in June. While immediately after the procedure there was significant pain I have had an excellent outcome. It was worth it. I am pain free and able to walk unlimited and stand up straight with no discomfort. Dr.Kinchen has an excellent bed-side-manor and takes the time to explain everything giving you confidence in her ability and expected outcome. Every follow-up visit she shows the same care and concern regarding the recovery.
I rarely write a review, but I always read them, so because of the important decision that major back surgery is I wanted to share my experience of a successful surgery, with complete elimination of pain, and express my thanks for her skill and also her kind manor with which she treats her patients.

I have suffered with back pain for 43 years and I have been treated by MD’s, Chiropractors, and Therapist. After treatment by Dr. Kinchen I have been pain free for the first time in my life. She is an intellectual who communicates effectively with great beside manners. I would recommend Dr. Kinchen to any and everyone who is serious about getting better.

Interestingly, there are no malpractice suits to substantiate the negative reviews or botched surgeries noted. I am glad I sought to see Dr. Kinchen instead of allowing the reviews to deter me. Dr. Kinchen is a very caring, knowledgeable, patient and overall awesome physician. I was beyond impressed with my experience in her care with both my cervical and back surgeries. I find that many doctors usually are distracted or rushed when visiting patients, but Dr. Kinchen took her time to give a thorough exam, review my film, offer a protocol to getting better & answer any questions my family had to ensure we were at ease. If you are looking for a great spine surgeon-- you could not do better!!

Dr. Kinchen is a wonderful doctor and person. She has taken care of me for years and I have had nothing but great results. She has performed three cervical fusions, an urgent lumbar microlaminectomy and now facing a two level lumbar fusion. I have had a lot of pain and she works consistently with my pain management doctor insuring the best treatment plan is in place and not rushing to surgery until it is the last option.

I had a severely herniated disc in my spine. Therapy didn't help. Cortisone shots revealed just 25% of my pain... for a week. So, I had disc replacement surgery with Dr Kinchen. She was amazing, and I haven't had any issues in the three years since the surgery.

My friend, who had the same surgery from a different doctor three years before mine, had a VERY bad experience with his doctor. He was in constant pain after his surgery. Then I recommended he see Dr Kinchen. He was reluctant to have another surgery, but he did; and his life is dramatically better! He's off pain pills, and living a normal life again.